1. Cardiovascular Fitness Strengthening the most important muscle in your body- the HEART Components of Good Cardio Program –Warm Up –Activity Itself –Cool Down Max Heart Rate – 220 – your age Target/Working HR 60%-80% of MHR FIT Principles( freq., dur., intensity) 3-5 days a week 60% - 80% of MHR 30 – 60 mins.

2. Benefits of Cardiovascular Fitness Improves Bone Calcium Improves High Density Cholesterol Decreases Tri-glycerides Decreases Blood Pressure Increase Glycogen Stores Avoid Senility ( Increase O2 delivery) Burns Calories Increase fat burning enzymes

3. Target Heart Rate Zones

4. PULSE WHAT IS IT? Heart beat Where To Check? Carodid Artery: Neck Radial Artery : Wrist